Akron's Trans Day of Remembrance Commemoration
Date and Time
Sunday Nov 19, 2023
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
November 19th, 2023
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Location
Lock 4
Akron, Ohio
Fees/Admission
FREE
Description
Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance that honors trans lives lost to violence and discrimination. With the growing number of anti-trans acts, it is critical to hold space for memory and reflection, as well as bring awareness.
Event Will Include:
- Outdoor & Indoor Space
- Accessible Parking
- Security
- Speakers / Poetry / Song
- Respectful Fire Ceremony
- Time for Reflection
- Voter Registration
- HIV prevention & PrEP Information
- Community Resources
- Outdoor & Indoor Space
- Accessible Parking
- Security
- Speakers / Poetry / Song
- Respectful Fire Ceremony
- Time for Reflection
- Voter Registration
- HIV prevention & PrEP Information
- Community Resources
Please note this event is free and secular.
Partners:
- Bayard Rustin LGBTQ+ Resource Center
- City of Akron
Sponsors:
- Equitas Health
- Western Reserve Hospital
About Trans Joy Akron:
Trans Joy Akron was created in response to the amazing turnout at Akron’s Trans Day of Visibility Celebration last March and in 2022. Our core planning group consists of a diverse team of trans, non-binary, and gender expansive leaders along with committed allies. We aim to build Akron’s trans+ community through social activities, serving the public, supporting emerging leaders, and recognize trans-focused days (TDOV & TDOR).
Trans Joy Akron was created in response to the amazing turnout at Akron’s Trans Day of Visibility Celebration last March and in 2022. Our core planning group consists of a diverse team of trans, non-binary, and gender expansive leaders along with committed allies. We aim to build Akron’s trans+ community through social activities, serving the public, supporting emerging leaders, and recognize trans-focused days (TDOV & TDOR).
Please reach out to transjoyakron@gmail.com with questions or more information
